Publisher: Windmill Books

Copyright Date: 2018

Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 08/15/17

Illustrator: Moore, Natalia,

Pages: 32 pages

ISBN: 1-508-19320-7

ISBN 13: 978-1-508-19320-3

Dewey: 811.6

Dimensions: 29 cm.

Subject Heading:
Animals. Juvenile poetry.
Children's poetry, American.
Children's poetry, English.
Animals. Poetry.
Children's poetry, American.
Children's poetry, English.

Language: English

Reading Level: 3.0

Interest Level: 2-5

Guided Reading Level: L

From a bear in underwear to a real-life dragon, this charming collection of poems features many members of the animal kingdom. Endearing illustrations accompany each poem, bringing furry, scaly, slimy, and feathery friends to life. With poems from Robert Scotellaro, Kate Snow, Coral Rumble, and many others, this book introduces readers to poetic devices such as rhyme, rhythm, and repetition. Simple similes and silly onomatopoeia make learning these literary techniques fun. Readers will see that poetry can take many forms, from couplets to free verse. These humorous selections are sure to get even reluctant readers giggling. Perfect for any Language Arts curriculum, this lighthearted book is sure to be a favorite read.

The terrible ten! / by James Carter
On my way from school / by Roger Stevens
Animal riddles / by Marian Swinger
My dog / by Joshua Seigal
Sad rabbit / by Eric Finney
A bear in his underwear / by Brian Moses
Komodo dragon / by Graham Denton
I'm a giraffe / by Mike Jubb
Hungry crocodile / by Coral rumble
If you should meet a crocodile / by Anon
How to spot a kangaroo / by Robert Scotallero
Caterpillar / by Christina Rossetti
Swish swash! / by Bill Condon
Tiger / by Alison Chisholm
Animal farewells / by Kate Snow.